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I am Dr. Catherine, and as a licensed Doctor of Mental Health Counseling in Florida, I am here to help you sort through difficult ...
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I am Dr. Catherine, and as a licensed Doctor of Mental Health Counseling in Florida, I am here to help you sort through difficult issues and emotions and offer a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.
Dr. Catherine Bukovitz is a licensed doctor in the medical field and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. She is nationally board-certified and also holds a certification as an Addiction Specialist. Dr. Catherine works with adults, and she is caring and non-judgmental while being insightful and solution-focused in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, and addictions.
Dr. Catherine is a graduate of Purdue University - Hammond and received her doctorate in Psychology and Education from Argosy University - Sarasota. She has taught in higher education and her experience in counseling has allowed her to be caring but realistic with her clients.
Life can be confusing and overwhelming at times. Dr. Catherine is here to help you work through difficult things and offer a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.
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Things can get better, and change is possible....
Things can get better, and change is possible.
Elizabeth Wohlford is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is dedicated to helping adolescents, adults, couples and families to address their individual concerns and come up with workable solutions. Elizabeth specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and major life transitions.
Elizabeth completed her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at Palm Beach Atlantic University. She has spent the last 10 years working in a community agency providing guidance and support to culturally diverse populations. Elizabeth utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy (SFT).
We all go through ups and downs in our lives, but you don't need to go through them alone. Elizabeth wants to help you identify what is causing your distress and worry, in a safe and caring environment. With Elizabeth's help you can start on your journey of healing. Congratulations on making the first step—schedule an appointment with her today.
As a woman who has dedicated my life's career to working with individuals who suffer with mental health and substance use issues, ...
As a woman who has dedicated my life's career to working with individuals who suffer with mental health and substance use issues, I have the experience, training, and compassion needed to offer support, hope and solutions.
Alice Gilsinan is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 30 years of professional experience working in the mental health and substance use field. Alice enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and families helping them address their unique challenges, identify solutions and live happier, more fulfilling lives. Alice specializes in treating depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, addictions and life transitions.
Alice completed her Master's degree in Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. She adapts her treatment approach to each individual and their unique situation. Alice commonly uses the following evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), mindfulness, solution-focused (SFT) and person-centered therapy (PCT).
Living with mental health issues can be painful, isolating and scary. Alice will walk with you on your path to healing, growth and renewal. She will provide you with education to better understand your situation, tools to cope with your challenges and support so you are not alone. If you believe Alice is the right match for you, schedule an appointment with her today.
As a black woman, I understand that mental illness can be seen as a weakness; however, everyone should know their self-worth and n...
As a black woman, I understand that mental illness can be seen as a weakness; however, everyone should know their self-worth and not be ashamed.
Anzola is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She treats multiple areas of mental health including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and coping skills just to name a few. Anzola is hard-working, compassionate, and an advocate for her patients. Since becoming a PMHNP, Anzola has served as a medication manager, counselor/therapist, and advocate.
Anzola has a long history in the mental health field, starting out as a social worker and rehabilitation counselor from Thomas University and switching to the nursing field and obtaining her AA degree from ITT, her Bachelor's in Nursing from Gulf Coast, and her Master’s Degree from Valdosta University. Currently, Anzola is in her last semester in the DNP program at Valdosta State. Anzola uses multiple styles of therapy depending on the circumstances and client which is unique in providing care to her patients. From her collective years as a social worker and now as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Anzola is able to reach each patient where they are to guide them along their journey to complete mental health.
Life is hard and it takes work each and every day. Don’t suffer in silence—come and let Anzola help you gain self-worth and better mental health. When you are ready, schedule an appointment today.
My counseling approach is warm, nonjudgmental, client-centered, and empathetic....
My counseling approach is warm, nonjudgmental, client-centered, and empathetic.
John Craig is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. He specializes in trauma intervention and PTSD and their associated symptoms (anxiety, depression, and panic). John provides a safe space and offers unconditional personal regard to build rapport with clients, making therapy interactive and effective.
John has a Master's in Social Work from Florida State University. He uses a range of science-based treatment methods including Person Centered Therapy therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, cognitive processing, and motivational interviewing.
If you feel you are ready for a change, please contact John for an initial consultation. Don’t hesitate to reach out – you are worth it!
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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A typical go-to approach for family therapy often emphasizes improving communication, reducing conflict, building empathy, and developing healthy boundaries. Family therapy can provide family members with hope, strength, and tools to reduce the stress that family members feel. Family therapy can also help identify family issues that have previously been ignored, minimized, or even unknown.
Family therapists can teach clients to actively listen, speak with 'I' statements, and practice feeling empathy. Such skills can help one another feel better understood and can help nurture raw emotions and existing injuries. Family members can learn how to self-soothe to prevent a conflict from escalating. Family therapy can help clients and their loved ones set realistic expectations and limitations and avoid ineffective ultimatums.
I know a client is making meaningful progress when conflict is reduced, family members feel respected and appreciated, and the love among family members is unconditional.
Clients can practice diaphragmatic breathing and read up on active listening skills. They can also begin to do shared activities as a family to increase the bond.
To prepare for their first family therapy session, an individual can think about the current strengths and weaknesses of their family system. they can also begin to look at their own contributions to the problem.
Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Tallahassee, FL usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Tallahassee, FL offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
Family therapists at Thriveworks in Tallahassee, FL can help families that are facing obstacles, whether they be life transitions, behavioral problems, grief, stress, addiction, or something else. Our licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) offer clients a safe space where they can openly express their thoughts and feelings.
Family therapy is group therapy for relatives. It’s a way of facilitating thoughtful discussion about an infinite number of subjects that arise between family members. Marital and family therapy at Thriveworks in Tallahassee, FL can take a deep look at interpersonal dynamics like the following:
These are all elements that might arise during therapy sessions, but a mental health professional will usually begin by asking each family member what their goals are. These goals can span a wide range of subjects, some easy to tackle and some fraught with difficulty. For example, family members may express their wish to do the following:
It may seem like a lot of ground to cover, but skilled mental health providers with training in family therapy can adeptly lead family members toward specific issues while maintaining everyone’s comfort levels.
Couples and family therapists like social workers and licensed professional counselors (LPCs) can facilitate meaningful conversations with family members by introducing sensitive topics through games, exercises, and icebreaker activities. No subject is off-limits in therapy sessions, though a counselor is trained to rein in unproductive conversations and turn family members back toward problem-solving and solutions.
People come to family treatment for a wide range of issues and problems, including the following:
The vast majority of families who see a specialized counselor are satisfied with the results of their sessions. This is because the therapy is usually brief, goal-oriented, and focused on solutions, not assigning blame. The family therapists at Thriveworks in Tallahassee, FL are trained to see problems from each person’s perspective, and to help family members in that same pursuit. This process can foster empathy and compassion, which can lead to healing and renewed connection.
The family therapists at Thriveworks in Tallahassee, FL are fully licensed and recruited from the top 4% of area applicants. They also accept most major forms of health insurance coverage. This means that Thriveworks clients can get access to the best mental health care at affordable rates.
They can also choose to see their exceptional provider via an online counseling session or in person at the modern office. Therapists can meet with new clients quickly at Thriveworks, usually within 7 days of their initial booking by phone or online.
Put your family on the path to healing with licensed therapy at Thriveworks. We look forward to helping.
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